Jetawn Smith

Jetawn Smith, GCM, MBA is an experienced Geriatric Care Manager whose primary goal is to advocate for the elderly or anyone with a disability and their families. As a GCM, Jetawn often becomes the surrogate member of your family by showing care and devotion as well as walking you through the decisions that may be hard for you to make.

Originally a Monroe City, MO native, Jetawn moved to Jefferson City, 13  years ago. She attended Lincoln University for both her undergrad and  graduate degrees and continued on to the University of Mo-Columbia and  studied Public Health and Geriatrics. 

Jetawn resides in Jefferson City with her husband and son.  In her free time you may catch her reading, writing, snuggling with her puppy, shopping for makeup, or cheering on the Green Bay Packers. 

• Assess the level and type of care needed and develop a care plan
• Take steps to start the care plan and keep it functioning
• Make sure care is received in a safe and disability friendly environment
• Resolve family conflicts and other family issues relating to long term care
• Become an advocate for the care recipient and the family caregiver
• Manage care for a loved one for out-of-town families
• Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor and implement changes in care
• Oversee and direct care provided at homes
• Coordinate the efforts of key support systems
• Provide personal counseling
• Help with Medicaid qualification and application
• Arrange for services of legal and financial advisors
• Manage a conservatorship for a care recipient
• Provide assistance with placement in assisted living facilities or nursing homes
• Monitor the care of a family member in a nursing home or in assisted living
• Assist with the monitoring of medications
• Find appropriate solutions to avoid crisis
• Coordinate medical appointments and medical information
• Coordinate transportation to medical appointments
• Assist families in positive decision making
• Develop long range plans for older loved ones not now needing care